June 2019
Beginner Timber Framing: Build a Small Structure
This class is designed to build the skills and confidence needed to tackle a small building. No experience required. We will cover safe work practices and teach proper operation of hand and power tools. This small structure class focuses on traditional building methods, supplemented with modern tooling. We employ square rule methodology to layout timbers. Then, we cut and raise a small timber frame structure using traditional tools. We supply the community tooling, instruction and material. This class is limited…
Find out more »July 2019
Introduction to Timber Framing: Build a Sawhorse
In this class, students will get acquainted with timber framing tools, practices and techniques while building your own sawhorse! This course offers a great starting point for students interested in learning to timber frame. We will employ square rule methodology and build a sawhorse using traditional tools. We will also use a few power tools to speed the process along. No experience is needed as this is an intro to timber framing class. Tooling, instruction and material will be provided…
Find out more »August 2019
Traditional Tool Sharpening: Learn Hand Sharpening Techniques
Learn to sharpen traditional tools. Learn to sharpen hand tools such as planes, chisels, axes, and knives, or other tools with cutting edges such as lawn mower blades or shovels. In this class, general hand sharpening techniques and tools will be reviewed and demonstrated, with plenty of time for students to then apply these techniques as they gain practical sharpening skills. Students will leave with an understanding of edge shaping vs honing, types of cutting edges, how to create sharp…
Find out more »Beginner Timber Framing: Build a Small Structure
Beginner Timber Framing This class is designed to build the skills and confidence needed to tackle a small building. No experience required. We will cover safe work practices and teach proper operation of hand and power tools. This small structure class focuses on traditional building methods, supplemented with modern tooling. We employ square rule methodology to layout timbers. Then, we cut and raise a small timber frame structure using traditional tools. We supply the community tooling, instruction and material. This…
Find out more »September 2019
Introduction to Timber Framing: Build a Sawhorse
In this class, students will get acquainted with timber framing tools, practices and techniques while building your own sawhorse! This course offers a great starting point for students interested in learning to timber frame. We will employ square rule methodology and build a sawhorse using traditional tools. We will also use a few power tools to speed the process along. No experience is needed as this is an intro to timber framing class. Tooling, instruction and material will be provided…
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